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MG 1100, MG 1300

An Octagon-badged version of the ADO16 range was launched in September 1962 as the MG 1100, initially as a 2-door and later as a 4-door. There were hopes that this car would conquer the American small car market, but 28,000 sales in 5years was hardly that. In 1967 the MG 1100 got 1275cc power and then quickly became the MG 1300 and the MkII models in 1968, but MG versions were swept away when ADO16 went into MkIII versions in 1971 after 120,000 had been sold.

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MG 1300 MkII 2door - boot badge	MG 1300 2door - grille. Both 1100 and 1300 cars had the same large grille.	MG 1300 MkII 2door. In June 1967 MG 1100s were available with optional 1275cc engine (and '1275' badges). In October 1967 the MG 1300 was launched with a 58bhp 1300 engine, and in 1968 the 1300 MkII was launched with 65bhp (60bhp for Autos).	MG 1100 4-door. In October 1962 the MG 1100 was launched in 2-door and 4-door versions, most 2-doors being exported. It had a 1098cc A-series engine with twin carbs giving 55bhp.	MG 1100 4-door. Two door MG 1100s were available from 1963, but mainly for export.	MG 1300 MkII 2door. in 1968 the 1300 MkII was launched with 70bhp (65bhp for Autos). The MG 1300 MkII was discontinued in 1971
MG 1300 MkII 2door - trimmed rear fins and lamp unit of the MkII	MG 1300 MkII 2door. In 1967 the 1100 range was revised with the MkII models which had sloping taillights. At the same time, a 2door MG was sold on the British market (and withdrawn in 1969). The MG 1300 was introduced in 1968.	MG 1100 4-door 1967. The upright tail lights of the MkI ADO16 are evident here.	MG 1300 MkII 2door.	MG Midget MkI, II and III	MG Magnette MkIII, MkIV

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